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Eggplant Goulash is a great way to get kids to eat veggies.  Meatless American Goulash tastes just like classic hamburger goulash; no body will guess that this is goulash without meat. 
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Eggplant Goulash - Meatless American Goulash Recipe

Eggplant Goulash is a great way to get kids to eat veggies.  Meatless American Goulash tastes just like classic hamburger goulash; no body will guess that this is goulash without meat. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: eggplant goulash, goulash without meat, meatless american goulash
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 203kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 3 small eggplant 6-7 cups when peeled and diced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onions, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 14.5 ounces stewed tomatoes
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning blend
  • 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • Peel eggplant; remove seeds and dice.
    Eggplant Goulash is a great way to get kids to eat veggies.  Meatless American Goulash tastes just like classic hamburger goulash; no body will guess that this is goulash without meat. 
  • Boil in salted water until fork-tender; drain well.
    Eggplant Goulash is a great way to get kids to eat veggies.  Meatless American Goulash tastes just like classic hamburger goulash; no body will guess that this is goulash without meat. 
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onions until soft.
    Eggplant Goulash is a great way to get kids to eat veggies.  Meatless American Goulash tastes just like classic hamburger goulash; no body will guess that this is goulash without meat. 
  • Add drained eggplant and minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
    Eggplant Goulash is a great way to get kids to eat veggies.  Meatless American Goulash tastes just like classic hamburger goulash; no body will guess that this is goulash without meat. 
  • To the skillet, add undrained stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, Italian seasonings, salt and pepper, uncooked macaroni noodles and water. If desired, break up stewed tomatoes and eggplant into smaller chunks.
    Eggplant Goulash is a great way to get kids to eat veggies.  Meatless American Goulash tastes just like classic hamburger goulash; no body will guess that this is goulash without meat. 
  • Simmer over medium low until the macaroni is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Add a little more water if needed.
    Eggplant Goulash is a great way to get kids to eat veggies.  Meatless American Goulash tastes just like classic hamburger goulash; no body will guess that this is goulash without meat. 
  • Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • For this eggplant goulash recipe, I used 3 normal sized eggplant which equaled about 6 to 7 cups once peeled and diced. 
  • Dried, minced onion can be substituted for fresh onion. 
  • I like to chop up the eggplant and stewed tomatoes in small chunks to make it more edible for my kids.  I use one of these meat choppers for easy chopping while it's cooking in the skillet. 
  • If you do not have an Italian seasoning blend, use a combination of dried oregano, basil and/or parsley. 
  • If you love meat, use a combination of hamburger and eggplant. 
  • Love goulash? You love this classic goulash recipe!
  • The nutrition information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used. It should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg